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On Wednesday, Evercore ISI analysts increased the price target for Snowflake Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:SNOW) to $240 from a previous target of $232, while maintaining an Outperform rating. The stock, currently trading at $209.15 and near its 52-week high of $210.82, has seen 24 analysts revise their earnings estimates upward for the upcoming period according to InvestingPro. This adjustment follows the company’s annual Analyst Day and Summit 2025 event held in San Francisco, where discussions centered around the potential of data as a driver for artificial intelligence.
The analyst noted that while no significant financial updates were provided, the presentations and conversations highlighted an increased focus on data enabling AI and Snowflake’s expanded product offerings. The introduction of new tools like Snowflake Intelligence, OpenFlow, and Cortex Knowledge Extensions aims to enhance the platform’s usability and extensibility.
Discussions with partners indicated a stable demand environment, with customers exploring AI and GenAI use cases. The analysts also expressed confidence in Snowflake’s new Chief Revenue Officer, Mike Gannon, citing his operational expertise as a factor that could propel the company’s growth within the G2K.
The updated price target is based on expectations of revenue growth and margin expansion in the second half of the year. The analysts believe Snowflake’s broad product portfolio and streamlined go-to-market strategy could drive accelerated growth.
In other recent news, Snowflake Inc. reported several significant developments at its Snowflake Summit 2025. The company announced the launch of its Standard Warehouse - Generation 2, boasting 2.1 times faster analytics performance compared to previous versions. Alongside this, Snowflake introduced AI-driven tools like SnowConvert AI and Cortex AISQL to streamline data analytics and migrations from legacy systems. These innovations are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce costs for enterprises. Additionally, Snowflake expanded its AI data marketplace with new offerings, including Cortex Knowledge Extensions, to improve AI application performance with real-time content.
UBS analysts have upgraded Snowflake’s stock rating from Neutral to Buy, increasing the price target from $210 to $265. This decision is based on increased data spending and Snowflake’s expanding data management portfolio. Meanwhile, Citizens JMP maintained its Market Outperform rating for Snowflake, citing the company’s strong year-to-date performance. These recent developments reflect Snowflake’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its position in the AI and data management sectors.
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